Jeremiah 9:23 Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: 24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
Your personal encounter with God is what sets you apart from the crowd; it is a one-on-one relationship with God. It means a strong conviction about who God really is to you. It means knowing God by yourself. It takes a relationship for one to understand and know someone's real personality and character. Jesus Christ formed a relationship with his disciples so that he could reveal his true identity to them. When our relationship with God transcends into a friendship level, that is when we can boldly say that we know Him one-on-one. No one is comfortable revealing their secret to their servant or a total stranger.
John 15:14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
No one has a personal encounter with God and remains the same; every genuine encounter with God makes the individual a star. It will trigger something supernatural in you because the supernatural God just acknowledges you. When someone greater than you enters your life, your life will become better; your status will change immediately; and who is greater than God? Your encounter with God will bring you into proximity with Him. Friends, if a change of story is your desire, then you really need to allow God to enter into your life.
God is interested in your relationship with Him because we are meant to be His witness here on earth (Acts 1:8), and you can only witness for someone that you know very well, someone that you have encountered and can vouch for His character.
The giants of Faith in the bible who have encountered God have some common traits; they have a strong conviction about God, and they often make a statement. Just like Paul and David, I know that God will do it; I am persuaded that as He said so shall it be. They don't doubt God at all. Joseph has a personal encounter with God, and he refuses to be broken by the devil; Genesis 50:25 (And Joseph took an oath of the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you, and ye shall carry up my bones from hence).
Daniel and the three Hebrew boys have a personal encounter with God; they choose death instead of disobeying God. Daniel 3:17 (If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king). Only a genuine personal encounter with God could make a man choose death rather than disobeying Him; it is love personified. They were so sure of their deliverance, and they also said that even if God did not deliver them, that means He must have a better reason. They were convinced that all things work together for good for those who love God (Romans 8:28). And Jesus says that if we love Him, we will keep His commandments. God is looking for those who will agree to keep his commandment because that is the only way the relationship can work and stand the test of time. His eyes are looking to and fro searching for such a person whose heart is perfect towards him. 2 Chronicles 16:9a (For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him). It takes two to tangle; a relationship cannot be one-sided; it has to be symbiotic in nature. A parasitic behaviour does not fly with God, and that is why He said that He will honour them who honour Him (1 Samuel 2:30). It is a heart-to-heart connection; it has to do with love; if your heart is yearning for Him, He will come into your life because that is what He wants. He went to look for Moses, and He found him; imagine if Moses had not been bothered by the burning bush, but drew closer to the sight of it.
In the same way, Jesus is knocking at your heart. Please don´t ignore him. Encounter does not jump on people; it requires a lot of effort, a decision to obey God's commandment, and to walk in His way.
Proverbs 23:26 My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.
Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Friends, only a decision to observe His way can draw Him close to you because there is no need to enter into a relationship with someone who will not agree to the terms. Here is another opportunity today to invite Jesus into your life for a change of story by praying this salvation prayer below. God bless you.
Lord Jesus, I repent of my sins and accept You as my Lord and Saviour. I believe you died for me to make me a new man/woman. Forgive me all my sins, wash me with your blood, and give me a new heart. Thank you, Lord, for saving my soul. Now I believe I am born again. And I am a child of God. Amen!
NENE ISAH,
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